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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statute Law Revision Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 4 45. p.m. and conclude not later than 6.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes each and the Minister to be called on to reply to the debate nt later than 6.10 p.m.;...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 18 senators who made contributions to the Order of Business the afternoon. I will begin with Senator Ardagh's contribution on housing. All of us involved in politics recognise the importance of the Government's strategy around housing and the priority the Government has given to the issue of homelessness and getting people out of emergency shelters, especially young children and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m., with the contributions of groups' spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: He did yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the 19 Senators who raised various matters this morning. I will begin with those raised by Senators Ardagh and Humphreys. To be fair to Senator Ardagh, she is very good at representing her local community. I think the matter she raised should be taken up with Dublin City Council in the first instance. I hope we do not see Dublin 8 and Dublin 12 being used as dumping grounds. As...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: That is more of the bull to which we have to listen. We are interested. We should get the facts out there. The deal on offer to the ASTI would provide a pay increase of between 15% and 22% for new entrant teachers. I am a former teacher and member of the ASTI. I understand the frustration of public sector workers. I repeat that Fine Gael in government wants to protect the fragile...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I have read it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Sinn Féin is for nothing and against everything. That is its mantra.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is not about honking horns.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: It is about working to bring a resolution to a dispute that has an impact on the lives of people.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: Sorry. The Cathaoirleach is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I will not respond to that.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I appreciate that. I would like to inform Senators Richmond and Devine, who raised the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, that a resolution has been agreed this morning. The Commission reached a deal with the Wallonian regional Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I am told it will be ratified by midnight tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank both Senators for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank Senators Devine and Richmond for raising this matter. Senator Richmond also raised some important educational matters in his local area, with specific reference to the Ballinteer, Stepaside and Notre Dame schools. I would be happy to ask the Minister to discuss those matters with the Senator. Senator Swanick raised the issue of tobacco and linked it to the NTMA. We all agree on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: -----to have a discussion on the health area. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of the future of the post office network. He cited both the Grant Thornton and the Bobby Kerr reports. Senator Coghlan is right. We need to work with the Irish Postmasters Union to see how we can ensure there is a vibrant post office network across the country, not only in rural Ireland but also in urban...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I hope that we can have a resolution to the issue. On the issue of China, Senator Norris is correct. Human rights affect the lives of people. Whether it is a powerhouse like China or a country in any part of the world, no matter who they are, human rights should be upheld and we must fight to have the dignity of the person respected at all times.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: I would be happy to accept Senator Colm Burke's amendment to the Order of Business. The Senator raised the issue of maternity services. We had that discussion yesterday and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House on that matter. Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised the issue of the coverage of Dublin city marathon. I completely agree that it is disappointing that there is no live...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2016)

Jerry Buttimer: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 3.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, Private Members' business, Corporate Manslaughter (No. 2) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4 p.m., with the time allocated to the debate not to exceed two hours.